6/1/12
- Brain decline begins at 45
The brain can start to deteriorate as early as aged 45, researchers claim
today. More
6/1/12 - One in 20 people worldwide use illegal drugs, claim
About 200 million people worldwide – about one in 20 – between
the ages of 15 and 64 use illicit drugs each year, Australian research
has claimed. More
6/1/12
- Families warned on whooping
cough surge
Britain is facing a surge in cases of whooping cough, health officials
warned yesterday. More
5/1/12
- Weight loss surgery may benefit
diabetes
Overweight people with type 2 diabetes will not usually be cured by weight
loss surgery - but will get better health, British researchers reported
yesterday. More
5/1/12 - Tamoxifen's
good side effect
Women who receive treatment for breast cancer may also enjoy some protection
against the skin cancer melanoma, according to new findings. More
4/1/12 - Staying
Alive - the kiss-free way
A 70s disco classic by the Bee Gees is set to be a new life-saving song,
it was announced today. More
4/1/12
- New cancer detection aid for
women
A successful on-line aid for doctors has now been extended to help them
recognise ovarian cancer, it was announced today. More
4/1/12
- New insights into high protein
eating
Putting on weight by eating protein may be healthier than putting on weight
by eating calories from other sources, researchers claimed last night.
More
3/1/12 - Bird
flu research warning
World health experts have called for caution as scientists step up research
into bird flu. More
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